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Micro Tubes
Sarstedt, Inc. introduces its Prepared Micro Tubes, available in a range of additives
Handling Gloves
Bitebuster LLC offers an alternative to handling gloves commonly used in the pet industry for bite and scratch resistance.
Digital Imaging System
Wesco introduces its Digi2 Digital Imaging System.
Penn to study equine economic impact
University Park, Pa.-By spring of 2003, Penn State University's College of Agricultural Sciences plans to have a firm grasp of the economics of the equine industry.
HSUS assumes remote veterinary service
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) plans to go national with what began as a grassroots pet project of a rural-based equine practitioner in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Tissue Adhesive
Med-Vet International introduces LiquiVet Tissue Adhesive and LiquiVet Rapid Tissue Adhesive.
Groups resistant to FDA guidelines; consumer groups want more controls
Rockville, Md.-The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) plan to curb antibiotic resistance through greater controls on veterinary drugs is being met with some opposition from industry groups.
Pfizer gets FDA nod for new Rx antibiotic
A new Pfizer antibiotic, danofloxacin mesylate, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) in beef cattle.
AABP moves to adopt 'down cow' policy
AABP convention attendance gains ground
BRD Prevention
Pharmacia Animal Health introduces the DARTSM assessment program for managing bovine respiratory disease (BRD).
Health officials snuff tularemia outbreak
Dallas-Texas state and federal officials smothered a tularemia outbreak in captive prairie dogs.
Future partners: Do your homework
Veterinarians who are preparing to enter into partnerships are usually thinking one main thought, "We are going to make such great money and I can't wait to be able to share the workload."
Telemedicine supplies practitioners with direct access to specialists (PDF)
Technology makes it possible to collaborate on case management with a simple touch of a button
Supplement
Natural Animal Feeds introduces HipRite, an innovative product that has been formulated specifically for the nutritional requirements of the dog subjected to severe joint stress.
Interaction of serum calcium with serum phosphorus important with hypercalcemia
Will you provide a brief review as to causes and management of hypercalcemia in older dogs and cats?
Pain Reliever
Ark Naturals? presents Joint ?Rescue? chewable pharmaceutical-grade glucosamine sulfate tablets
Eliminating the confusion in test results (PDF)
Avoiding certain mistakes will prevent misleading results and help lead to accurate diagnosis
Supplements
Travco Products, Inc. announces its Curaflex? 2 Bonelets?, a joint supplement positioned to compete against pet discount stores, the Internet and catalog sales, the company says.
Lift & Transport Table
Apexx introduces a multi-purpose table to help prevent back injury and workers? compensation claims.
Laser
Summit Hill Laboratories introduces a second-generation diode laser, the Vetroson? Diode Laser.
Aspirator/Irrigator
Summit Hill Laboratories releases its Vetroson? Aspirator/Irrigator, a device to be used when suction or delivery of fluids is indicated.
Make commitment to ultrasound before investing (PDF)
Incorporating ultrasound into daily practice will generate better diagnostic opportunitities, realize potential growth
Scissors
Spectrum Surgical Instruments introduces a specialty scissor for the cast room.
Terrorism law includes animal-related outfits
Washington- Legislation signed by President Bush impresses fines and prison terms on persons committing attacks or conspiring to attack animal enterprises, which includes animal research outfits.
Vitamins
Jeffwerberpets, Inc. introduces its multi-vitamin and minerals for dogs and cats.
West Nile bird vaccine looks promising
Washington-The first round of trials to develop a West Nile vaccine for birds has shown a significant reduction in mortality in inoculated American crows, scientists report.
CT, MRI offer enhanced diagnostic options (PDF)
Technology, pet owner requests for state-of-art care will drive these modalities to be incorporated into daily practice
Flu Vaccine
Schering-Plough Animal Health Corporation has introduced MaxiVac? Platinum? with Emunade?, the first combination vaccine for mycoplasma pneumonia and swine influenza virus with a USDA-approved label for reduced shedding of H1N1 and H3N2 flu viruses.
Client talking doesn't necessarily guarantee information
I entered the exam room and introduced myself as I always do with new clients.
Video otoscopy sheds lights on previously undetectable ear problems (PDF)
As part of every physical examination veterinarians perform, the ear canals and eardrum should be checked.